Youth Participate in Bicycle Rodeo

Thirty Woodford County youth participated in the 2014 Bicycle Rodeo, which was held June 13, at the Davenport Elementary School playground in Eureka. All youth, first grade and older, were invited to participate.Riders were tested on straight-line control, weaving, emergency stopping, changing direction and more. Bik...

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Posted Jul. 1, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Posted Jul. 1, 2014 at 10:21 AM

Thirty Woodford County youth participated in the 2014 Bicycle Rodeo, which was held June 13, at the Davenport Elementary School playground in Eureka. All youth, first grade and older, were invited to participate.

Riders were tested on straight-line control, weaving, emergency stopping, changing direction and more. Bikes were inspected by Russell’s Cycling and Fitness and were checked for proper braking function, seat and handlebar height and tire pressure. The American Red Cross handed out free bike helmets.

Winners in the first and second-grade age group were Logan Johansen, first place; Jillian Overholt, second place; and Hudson Shaw, third place.

In the third and fourth-grade age group, the winners were Nigel Robinson, first place; Macie Hutchinson, second place; and Tyler Robenstein, third place.

Fifth grade and older winners were Caleb Schrock, first place; Hannah Schrock, second place; and Dylan Hutchinson, third place.

Eight Bicycle Rodeo participants were also enrolled in the 4-H bicycle project and competed for ribbons. In addition to the riding course, these participants also completed a written exam about bicycle safety.